HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 16-32 Cool & Connected-Broadband PlanningMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 16-32
Meeting Date February 11, 2016
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
“Cool & Connected” Federal Planning Assistance for Broadband and Sustainable Community Development
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
N/A
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
United State Dept. of Agriculture/Environmental Protection Agency
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Letter of interest due February 24, 2016
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
/
Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
US Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Sustainable Communities have developed a pilot program to help revitalize small
town main streets and promote economic development. The Cool & Connected program will provide technical assistance via a team of expects to help community members develop strategies
and an action plan for using planned or existing broadband service to promote smart, sustainable community development. The objective is to help diversify local economies and retain
investment and people. The program effort requires planning among community leaders, businesses, and internet service providers. A letter of interest process is used to select program
participants, and the letter may be submitted by any community representative.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve submission of a letter of interest for the Cool & Connected Federal Planning Assistance program and designate David Simmonds and Carol Coyle to submit the letter.
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